Join us this July for Good Material by Dolly Alderton—a sharp, tender, and deeply human portrait of heartbreak and the quiet art of becoming oneself again. Told from the perspective of Andy, a stand-up comedian newly reeling from the end of a long-term relationship, this novel examines what happens after the love story ends—and how we piece ourselves back together in its wake.

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With wit, poignancy, and Alderton’s signature emotional clarity, Good Material invites readers into the vulnerable interior of a man learning, slowly and painfully, to let go. Through friendships, flings, missteps, and moments of reluctant self-reflection, Andy’s journey becomes a mirror for anyone who’s ever found themselves adrift in the aftermath of love.

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This quietly profound novel asks what makes a relationship last, what it means to be a “good man,” and whether closure ever truly comes. A moving and often unexpectedly funny meditation on love lost and self-rediscovery—Good Material is a perfect companion for summer reflection.